Mumbai, June 17 -- The Rupee on Tuesday depreciated by 24 paise to close at 86.24, a two month low against the US dollar, on strong dollar demand by bankers and importers, as crude price rose amid rising geopolitical tensions.

The currency opened 5 paise up at 86.01 against the dollar. It closed the previous session at 86.06.

The partially convertible rupee recorded intra-day high and low at 85.88 and 86.28 respectively, dealers added.

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